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What happens to a business when the power goes out?

What happens to a business when the power goes out? Losing power leads to instant anxiety: when will it return? Aside from the absence of everyday luxuries like turning on the TV or connecting to the Internet, you may worry about the food in the fridge spoiling, and wonder when you'll be able to take a hot shower. While these types of events present real problems for the average homeowner, business owners worry about when the cash register will start ringing again.

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How to stay productive and not infect the office when you're sick

Each year, American workers miss 100 million workdays due to the flu alone. There's a trace of irony in that number: Many of those days wouldn't have to be lost if those who were sick stayed home, preventing the transfer of germs and viruses within the office.

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Try something new and refresh your technology habits

Are you using the Internet as if it's still the year 2000? If you answered yes, you've got some catching up to do. Technology has come a long way in the last 13 years; new shortcuts, alternative products and simple tools available today can help you accomplish tasks faster - saving you time and increasing your efficiency online.

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Financial considerations beyond the 'fiscal cliff'

Financial considerations beyond the 'fiscal cliff' With the agreement reached at the eleventh hour of 2012 to avert components of the so-called "fiscal cliff," nearly all taxpayers will be affected in some way. With that in mind, there are still many things you can do this year to prepare for potential additional tax changes and to take control of your financial situation.

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Productivity-boosting improvements for your home office

Productivity-boosting improvements for your home office With more Americans working from home, creating an inviting, inspiring office space is more important than ever. Simple improvements will enhance its appeal - and your productivity.

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Tips for small-business owners making banking choices

From figuring out where to open up a new shop so that it gets great foot traffic to choosing the right employees, all a small business owner's decisions are important for the health of their business.

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Want to get paid to go to the gym? Become a personal trainer

Want to get paid to go to the gym? Become a personal trainer One upside to the burgeoning obesity epidemic is that it's fueling the growth of jobs in the fitness industry. Whether you're one of those people in need of a personal trainer or you're looking for work in a dismal job market, the bureau of labor statistics reports "employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by 24 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations."

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Select the right insurance for your home-based business

Select the right insurance for your home-based business Home-based businesses are booming. About 36.6 million businesses operate from U.S. households, according to the Home Based Business Institute. And the Small Business Administration notes that 53 percent of all small businesses located in the U.S. are home-based, with those numbers expected to grow substantially in the near future. But before you start planning your home-based bakery, personal training studio or computer repair venture, there's one important thing to think about: the right insurance to protect your at-home enterprise.

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Employment scams: The job offer you don't want to accept

Employment scams: The job offer you don't want to accept Job hunting can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, as you showcase your talents for potential employers in hopes of landing that position. While you're certainly eager to impress, and want to show that you'll go the extra mile for your future employer, those instincts can also lead you into trouble. With so much competition for jobs as the country crawls out of a recession, employment scams have emerged as a common way for criminals to take advantage of job-seekers' enthusiasm.

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